The Russian Oligarch who stared down the international governing body of swimming, FINA, and won is now about to see his dream of the International Swimming League become a reality. A special edition of The Ticket looks at whether the ISL represents sport's future.

This week on The Ticket Summer Edition former top ten player John Alexander, now a member of parliament, shares his 'reflections on life, sport and everything in between'.

Tracey Holmes presents The Ticket, a weekly sports panel program that looks beyond the score card and injury sheet.

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Today on 'Reflections - life, sport & everything in between' meet the irrepressible Bridie O'Donnell - doctor, world record cyclist, inaugural head of Victoria's Office for Women in Sport & Recreation.

Tracey Holmes presents The Ticket summer edition - 'Reflections: sport, life and everything inbetween'. Edition one -the scandalous Freddie McEvoy.

This week on The Ticket: Sport Australia has teamed up with gambling business Tabcorp to raise money for sport, not everyone is happy about it. Plus Russia reacts to continuing IAAF ban; and reminiscing...Olympic gold, Munich, and plastic farm animals with swimming champ Brad Cooper.

This week on The Ticket: Australian sports fans have been asked to rank their teams. The top four stand out. They are all women's teams. But does that translate to commercial value? While Australian women's teams are moving ahead, in Afghanistan the captain of the football team has refused to sign her contract - barring her from seeking sponsorship, and refusing to pay her.

Tracey Holmes presents The Ticket.

Tracey Holmes presents The Ticket. One of Australia's most high profile sports is at a cross roads - in just over a week a new chairman will be selected along with four new board members. Who will steer the ship? We hear from three of the leading contenders, plus an expert panel looks at what's needed to see football reach the heights its always promised but not yet delivered.